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Yakebitaiyama Ski Area: Snow Report, Forecast & Lift Tickets

Yakebitaiyama Ski Area is a ski area in Nagano with 1 webcam, 16 runs, 5 lifts and 531 m vertical.

An adult day ticket costs ¥9,500.

Updated November 9, 2026

Yakebitaiyama connects directly to Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel. 1 webcam, 16 runs, 5 lifts and 531 m vertical.

2026-27 season: opening Fri, December 4, planned closing Wed, May 5 (source: resort site, checked October 27).

Cameras are expected to come back online when the season starts (opening: Fri, December 4). Some cameras stream all year: press play to try one.

The longest run is about 2.5 km. An adult day ticket is around ¥9,500 (check the resort for current prices).

Still images from the resort's cameras show the slopes. Snow depth and the 7-day snowfall and temperature forecast for Yakebitaiyama Ski Area come from Open-Meteo forecast models for its part of Nagano.

Best for: Premium, Advanced Terrain, Long Runs

Season dates

This Season (Estimated)

Opening: Mid December
Closing: Late March

The mountain

Resort Statistics

Lifts: 5
Runs: 16
Longest Run: 2.5 km
Vertical Drop: 531m
Skiable Area: 64 ha
Elevation: 1,550m - 2,009m
Operating Hours (Weekdays): 8:30am – 4:00pm
Operating Hours (Weekends/Holidays): 8:00am – 4:00pm
Lift Types:
- Gondola ×2
- Pair ×1
- Quad ×2
Terrain: Beginner 25%, Intermediate 50%, Advanced 25%

Prices

Yakebitaiyama Ski Area lift ticket prices 2026-27

Adult (Day Pass): Window ¥9,500, Online ¥8,500 (Save ¥1,000 online)

Prince Hotel connected, accessible with Shiga Kogen pass. ¥8,500 online

Prices checked 18 Oct 2026

Rental Prices (1 Day) (Estimated)

Ski/Board + Boots (Adult): ¥5,500 JPY
Ski/Board + Boots (Child): ¥3,500 JPY
Jacket + Pants: ¥4,500 JPY

On-mountain rental counters are convenient, but village shops are usually 20-30% cheaper and discount further for advance bookings.

Getting there

Distance from Tokyo: 250 km
Direct access from Prince Hotel. 1998 Nagano Olympics venue. One of Shiga Kogen's most well-groomed slopes. Connected to Okushiga Kogen.

Road Conditions & Access

Tyres: Winter tyres required. Chain restrictions are enforced on the Joshinetsu and Nagano expressways in heavy snow.
Driving: The last 10-20 km up to the ski villages is usually mountain road that ices up in the morning.
Live closures: Nagano prefectural road information and NEXCO Central publish restrictions.

Things to do nearby

Ski-in/ski-out stays

Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel: Large resort hotel with direct access to Yakebitaiyama ski area. Used as a venue for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics.